A balcony costing tens of thousands of yuan per square meter is only used for drying clothes? What a waste!

2025-11-04

Every household has a balcony. For most families, the balcony serves as a place to dry clothes and provides some storage. But have you ever considered that, with housing prices soaring to tens of thousands per square meter, isn't it a waste to use a relatively large balcony primarily for drying clothes?

Today, Moganshan will teach you how to make the most of your balcony and make it more than just a "clothes drying area".

Laundry area


Adding a laundry area to the balcony allows for a seamless "washing and drying" process within the same space. A washing machine and a washbasin can meet most of a family's daily laundry needs. Adding a dryer further frees up much of the balcony's drying area, making the balcony space larger and tidier.

The laundry area can be customized with laundry cabinets, which can not only house washing machines, dryers and laundry basins, but also increase storage space for laundry supplies, making it more convenient for users and making the balcony tidier and more beautiful.

Balconies usually have exposed pipes, and laundry cabinets and other fixtures used in laundry areas can cover these pipes for aesthetic purposes.

Storage area

A custom-designed storage wall can be installed on the balcony to store cleaning supplies and other items that cannot be stored in other spaces. The entryway and balcony are two important areas for storing miscellaneous items in the home; proper planning can make the home neater and brighter.

The two zoning methods mentioned above are more focused on practicality and daily life.

If your home has two balconies

You can distinguish between a utility balcony and a leisure balcony.

Or the balcony does not have the above requirements.

The following recommendations are perfect for you!

study

No dedicated office or study space at home? Then enclose your balcony and turn it into a study! Balconies get better natural light, protecting your eyes when reading and studying.

Leisure area

Setting up a sofa, table, chairs, or tea table on the balcony is also a good option. Transforming the balcony into a relaxation area or incorporating it directly into the living room can increase the perceived size of the interior space, making it appear more spacious and bright.

Small Garden

For homeowners who love plants and nature, consider turning your balcony into a small garden. A balcony offers better sunlight and better air circulation, allowing your plants to thrive.